Barrington Hills, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barrington Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barrington Hills and Cook County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cook County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cook County compares with Illinois
Cook County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cook County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cook County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Barrington Hills at a glance: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Barrington Hills (2.0 → 3.6).
Overview
Cook County has recorded 29,495 truck crashes since 2015, with 15,477 people injured and 367 killed.
That averages about 7 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Barrington Hills since 2015, this page uses Cook County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.0% for Illinois.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Barrington Hills is I-90, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-59 (3), US-12 (2) and US-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 425 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Illinois.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (11%).
They recorded 0.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Barrington Hills fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cook County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| SR-59 | 3 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| US-14 | 2 |
| Barrington Rd | 1 |
| Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-21 Big Timber Rd | 1 |
| CR-44 Darell Rd | 1 |
| CR-45 (Roberts Rd) | 1 |
| I- 90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cook County) |
|---|---|
| I-294 | 2,877 |
| I-90 | 989 |
| I-94 | 802 |
| I-290 | 473 |
| I-55 | 458 |
| I-80 | 348 |
| S Cicero Ave | 339 |
| I-57 | 296 |
Barrington Hills at a glance
| Population | 4,080 |
| Land area | 27.0 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 60010) | $177,566 |
| Median home value (ZIP 60010) | $636,912 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cook County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,033 | — | 42.5 |
| 2000s | 2,315 | +124% | 36.0 |
| 2010s | 2,360 | +2% | 20.9 |
| 2020s | 2,496 | +6% | 37.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1,033 a year in the 1990s and 2,496 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 27.0 a year in 2016–19 and 37.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barrington Hills
How common are truck crashes in Barrington Hills?
Since 2015, 29,495 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cook County (15,477 injured, 367 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Barrington Hills?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barrington Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barrington Hills?
June has the most truck crashes in Cook County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barrington Hills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 425 reported crashes in Cook County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Barrington Hills compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cook County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barrington Hills?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.